Sustainable Transportation Coordinator (Pop-Up Bike Hub) - Jobs in Halifax

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JOB POSTING – SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (Pop-Up Bike Hub) VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCESEAC’s vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect, belonging, and ecological resilience. As a team, we are working to decolonize, further equity, and dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that we do, including by building a strong and diverse team.We recognize that different people have access to different educational, employment, and volunteer opportunities due to different life circumstances including inequity and systemic and structural discrimination. We recognize that not every employee in this role will possess all the experience, skills, qualifications, and competencies listed here and we are willing to support every employee in building the skills and experience they need to excel in their role. We appreciate and value team members from equity-deserving groups including, but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people, Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous people, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people, and persons with disabilities. ABOUT US The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971, we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community, we act as a watchdog, convenor, mobilizer, and incubator, taking a holistic approach to the environment and the creation of a just and vibrant world. We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration, caring, quality work, and real impact. We value our members, volunteers, employees, and partners and strive to create a space of respect, belonging, and resilience. We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent, complex environmental issues. ABOUT YOU You have an interest in active transportation and are eager to encourage others to choose it as a means of travel within their communities. You are willing to learn related skills including basic bicycle mechanics and enjoy getting your hands dirty! You enjoy creating fun and positive experiences and working with diverse community groups and people of all ages.You thrive in fast paced environments. YOUR FOCUS The Sustainable Transportation Coordinator for the Pop-Up Bike Hub will work to support and maintain EAC’s active transportation work, ensuring strong connections to diverse transportation sector actors. Specifically, the role will be focused on the effective delivery of our Pop-Up Bike Hub program, which offers knowledge sharing and capacity building opportunities alongside free bicycle repairs/tune-ups, and safe cycling education throughout rural and equity deserving communities of Nova Scotia.The coordinator’s relationship-building skills help advance the active transportation file through partnership development and community and coalition-building. They work in a collaborative, impact-oriented environment with their team and other EAC colleagues and community, public, and private sector partners.This position requires extensive travel across Nova Scotia from May – September. Travel expenses will be covered but a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license is required. Repairing bikes, organizing tools and supplies, and lifting bikes and other materials form part of the day-to-day physical demands of the job. Key elements of the position will be: Project Management:

• Delivering initiatives that enhance active transportation leadership and capacity in collaboration with partner organizations.
• Supporting the development and management of the project budget.
• Completing financial and other funder reporting
• Drafting active transportation-related grant proposals and supporting other fundraising efforts specific to active transportation, with the Transportation team.

Communityamp; Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establishing and growing partnerships with organizations, institutions, and people in communities that are needed for program development, research deliverables, and participant recruitment.

• Establishing relationships and engagement strategies to ensure project opportunities are of interest to and taken up by participants from diverse communities. 
• Creating outreach and recruitment materials. 
• Contributing to EAC’s public communications efforts on active transportation and responding to media inquiries as appropriate.

Other duties as required. WHAT YOU BRING

• Interest in community-based active transportation system work.
• Strong interpersonal skills; collaborates well with diverse individuals and groups, maintains a positive atmosphere at work and in the community.
• Works well independently, takes initiative, and adapts work schedule as required.
• Manages competing priorities, organizes time and resources efficiently.
• Positive problem-solving attitude, high analytical ability, adaptable and results driven.
• A clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong decision-making skills, based on an ability to gather and analyze the information needed to understand and resolve problems.
• Proven skills as a relationship builder and talented at creating strong networks.  
• Experience in report writing, and project implementation.
• Experience in community engagement and development, including meeting coordination, group facilitation, and event planning.
• A deep and abiding commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms, and a cultivated ability to apply an anti-oppressive lens and framework to community development, project management, program design and delivery, and relationship building and repair.
• A proactive approach to funding and grant writing initiatives to support the advancement of active transportation.
• A deep commitment to workplace safety and standards

These additional skills, areas of knowledge, and experiences will be considered an asset:

• Background and/or education in planning, environmental studies, community development or another related field.
• Experience working with non-profit and community organizations  
• Relationships/experience working with African-Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq communities
• Knowledge of basic bicycle mechanics
• of physical requirements involve

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Start: March 2024
• EAC has a 4-day work week with Fridays off-totaling 30/week with some flexibility in the workday. Learn more about why here.
• $49,700 - $52,00 annual salary
• Cost-shared benefits plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation per year (pro-rated for the 4-day work week), 1 week of paid time off during the winter office closure in December, 12 paid holidays (12 per year) and paid wellness days (10 per year).   
• Hybrid work environment requiring 1-2 days a week at our office in Halifax’s North End (when not on the road).  

TO APPLYPlease submit your resume and cover HERE -The closing date is February 19, 2024. We thank everyone who applied; however, we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed. Powered by JazzHR